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3 Hillcroft Close, Darrington, Pontefract, WF8 3BD

Extendable2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
84 m²
904 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 67
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 3 Hillcroft Close

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

3 Hillcroft Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Darrington, Pontefract, Pontefract (WF8 3BD). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2022) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2001–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £261,000 is 16% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£249/sq ft) was about 40.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 84 m² it's 21.6% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (107 m² median across 10 EPCs). Sold November 2023 for £225,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenFront and rear

Building

  • Central heatingYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Hillcroft Close, Darrington, Pontefract, WF8 3BD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Hillcroft Close has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

2 applications on record at 3 Hillcroft Close, Darrington, Pontefract, WF8 3BD

2decisions1extensions11documents
  1. Jan 2024
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Single storey rear extension, changes to fenestration and change to external materials of existing dwelling.

    Documents
    7 docs on file
    Reference
    23/02173/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ConditionsDecision

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  • All 2 applications on this property in full
  • The 11 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

3 Hillcroft Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2001.

Current estimate

£261,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.3% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£225,000

Growth on file: 4.3% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 21 November 2023Most recent

    £225,000

    +157.1%over 22 years

  2. 10 July 2001

    £87,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF8 3BD: £239,000 (2025–2014).

On the street

Versus other Hillcroft Close homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 3 Hillcroft Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,679

Street avg £2,347

Above

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 105 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Hillcroft Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£255k

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1 Brockadale Avenue

WF8 3SG

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£291k

1 Brooke Court

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£302k

1 Bridge Cottages, Thorpe Lane, Thorpe Audlin

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£315k

1 Ashbourne Drive

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3 bed1 bath
£250k

1 Church View

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Pontefract district page.
Full Pontefract report

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Estcourt Rd Thorntree Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Darrington Church of England Primary School. 7 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WF8 3BD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WF8 3BD

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.0dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for WF8 3BD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.5dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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